Monthly Archives: April 2011

Washington Post to Feature Truxton Circle Neighborhood

The Washington Post Real Estate Section is working on an article featuring Truxton Circle. Jennifer Ragins and I were interviewed for the article and possible others as well. Jennifer Ragins, one of the founders of the Bates Area Civic Association … Continue reading

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ANC5C01 letter to DDOT re: P St speed bumps

Director Bellamy: I am writing to you regarding an issue in my community on which the residents are becoming increasingly frustrated by the perceived lack of responsiveness from your agency and it’s assigned representative. The issue I refer to concerns … Continue reading

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What’s the value of neighborhood safety walks

Geovani, BACA President, had this to say on the MPD list serv.  See below his thoughtful response to the value of neighborhood safety walks.  To join safety walks in our area, email Geovani or meet on the corner of 1st … Continue reading

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Wednesday, April 20, Metropolitan Police PSA 501 Meeting

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 at 7pm HarryThomasRecreationCenter,1743 Lincoln Rd. NE This is an opportunity to meet with our Police Lieutenant, Sergeants and Officers to discuss specific concerns. Topics may include: Specific crimes in the neighborhood Areas you wish for MPD … Continue reading

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Tuesday, April 19th ANC Meeting

 Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Bennett Career Institute 7:00pm -9:00pm 7th & Monroe Street NE AGENDA Monthly Public Meeting At the appropriate time, all attendees will be given the opportunity to participate in the meeting, offer suggestions and make recommendations for … Continue reading

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Dunbar High School design plans at next NCPC meeting

The National Capital Planning Commission (www.ncpc.gov) has issued an announcement about its next public meeting: NCPC Tentative Agenda for May 2011 The National Capital Planning Commission’s Tentative Agenda (http://www.ncpc.gov/DocumentDepot/Tentative_Agendas/TentativeAgenda_Current.pdf ) for its May 5, 2011 meeting is now available online. The … Continue reading

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Public Hearings on Redistricting Scheduled

Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Michael Brown, Co-Chairpersons of the Subcommittee on Redistricting, recently announced two public hearings on B19-219, the “Ward Redistricting Amendment Act of 2011.” The first public hearing will be held on April 25 at 6:00 pm, in … Continue reading

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Weigh in on the Ward 5 Walmart!

If Wal-Mart is coming to Ward 5, we need guarantees that: *The jobs will go to Ward 5 residents *The traffic plan will not hurt our neighborhoods *The security plans meet our community’s needs *The city government will not have … Continue reading

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Come join us for A “Night at the Museum” This Friday, April 15th: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Free Event Hosted by Perry Center’s Business Advisory Council (Art Work by Perry Youth will be for sale!) Friday, April 15, 2011 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CNN Lobby 820 First Street, NE (between H & K Streets NE … Continue reading

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Call for Papers: DC Historical Studies Conference

38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON D.C. HISTORICAL STUDIES NOVEMBER 4-5, 2011 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2011 Submit your proposal(s) now for the D.C. Historical Studies Conference for individual papers/presentations and panels. In addition to papers, you are encouraged to … Continue reading

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